said by Alpine:said by Bell System:Better hope there isn't a pink slip waiting for you when you get back! Wouldn't be surprised. (because that's the way they tend to do things
A lot of completely ridiculous and uninformed things are said on this board (especially about the incumbents), but I had to specifically address this one because it's just so stupid.
When BellSouth got rid of 6000 people in 2002, do you know how many came from volunteers taking an offer they were given? 5900. So 100 out of 6000 were actual layoffs. That's less than 2%. Do you know what that package included other than a large chunk of cash (up to 150% of your salary then)? Two year totally paid tuition so that you could go back to school if you wanted. Paid health benefits for 6-months. Help finding another job.
Yeah - really sounds like those people came back from Christmas to find a pink slip and an escorted trip out the door.. Hell, a lot of those people loved the offer - early retirement!
And they're doing the exact same thing this time (though the cash payout is limited to 120% of your salary), and it's only 1500 managers. How many do you think will be involuntary firings? You'd be smart to bet on zero.
Stupid people shouldn't breed...
Adam
You elaborated on what I said, good explanation. 
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